[SBR_John]

There were flashier runs but one of my favorites was Tony Dorsett's 99 yard run against Minnesota in what I remember was a close game. The live call by the play-by-play guy was great too.

[The Seer]

There was a Barry Sanders run where he broke about 8 tackles at the line and broke free for a TD. Payton and Emmitt had similar ones too.

[bigboydan]

The best run I ever saw was on a MNF November 30, 1987. That was the night when Bo Jackson made that incredible 91 yard TD run against Seattle then ran through the tunnel on his 25th birthday. In fact he set a MNF rushing record (222 yards) that night, and ran right over Brian Bosworth while doing it.

[curious]

In the Bears Giants game this year, the Giants tried to kick a 57 yard field goal. Hester was standing on the back line of the end zone and had to leap to catch the ball, he stood there for a few seconds and then ran the ball down the right side of the field, practically untouched for a 108 yard missed field goal return. This is a record that cannot be beaten because one more inch and the ball is out of the end zone. It was an amazing play.

[The Seer]

In the Bears Giants game this year, the Giants tried to kick a 57 yard field goal. Hester was standing on the back line of the end zone and had to leap to catch the ball, he stood there for a few seconds and then ran the ball down the right side of the field, practically untouched for a 108 yard missed field goal return. This is a record that cannot be beaten because one more inch and the ball is out of the end zone. It was an amazing play.

Cromartie did it too.

[curious]

Cromartie did it too.

I didn't see that one, I saw Hesters.

[curious]

Cromartie's was 109 and a tougher catch. . . but both were equally great. . . I thought this was specific running plays . . . Those are def at the top along with Dante Hall's return against denver, man i could watch that over and over again breakin ankles all over the place, if were talkin returns. . .

Well, then Hester's was 109 because he was standing on the backline of the end zone and had to leap. It was not possible for him to be back one inch further without being out of bounds. I don't see how the catch could have been any more difficult, Hester had to leap to catch the ball and then come down in bounds and he was standing on the backline of the endzone.

I'm not here to argue about what the best touchdown run ever was, the question is "what is the best touchdown run you ever saw", I saw Hester's, didn't see Chormurkle's.

[The Seer]

Well, then Hester's was 109 because he was standing on the backline of the end zone and had to leap. It was not possible for him to be back one inch further without being out of bounds. I don't see how the catch could have been any more difficult, Hester had to leap to catch the ball and then come down in bounds and he was standing on the backline of the endzone.

I'm not here to argue about what the best touchdown run ever was, the question is "what is the best touchdown run you ever saw", I saw Hester's, didn't see Chormurkle's.

Chargers cornerback's return longest play in NFL history
Associated Press

Updated: November 4, 2007, 5:42 PM ET
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MINNEAPOLIS -- San Diego cornerback Antonio Cromartie returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown as the first half ended Sunday at Minnesota -- the longest play in NFL history.


End Zone to End Zone

San Diego cornerback Antonio Cromartie has graced the list of longest returns in NFL history with his presence -- and his runback is the best of the best.

Another Afterburner Type Yards
2007 Cromartie, Chargers Missed FG 109
2007 Hobbs, Patriots KO return 108
2006 Hester, Bears Missed FG 108
2005 Vasher, Bears Missed FG 108

The Vikings lined Ryan Longwell up for a 57-yard kick, which was on line but fell just short of the crossbar. Cromartie, camped out at the end line, leaped to catch the ball without stepping out of bounds and started his return.

He raced up the right sideline, got some good blocks and scored untouched to give the Chargers a 14-7 lead into the locker room. Vikings coach Brad Childress was so upset he chucked his headset off and was so flustered he started to leave the sideline before realizing there was still an extra point attempt.

The previous record for the longest play was 108 yards, also missed field goal returns, shared by Chicago teammates Devin Hester and Nathan Vasher and a kickoff return by New England's Ellis Hobbs.

Cromartie scored two touchdowns last week against the Houston Texans -- a fumble recovery in the end zone and a 70-yard interception return.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

[curious]

Chargers cornerback's return longest play in NFL history
Associated Press

Updated: November 4, 2007, 5:42 PM ET
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MINNEAPOLIS -- San Diego cornerback Antonio Cromartie returned a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown as the first half ended Sunday at Minnesota -- the longest play in NFL history.


End Zone to End Zone

San Diego cornerback Antonio Cromartie has graced the list of longest returns in NFL history with his presence -- and his runback is the best of the best.

Another Afterburner Type Yards
2007 Cromartie, Chargers Missed FG 109
2007 Hobbs, Patriots KO return 108
2006 Hester, Bears Missed FG 108
2005 Vasher, Bears Missed FG 108

The Vikings lined Ryan Longwell up for a 57-yard kick, which was on line but fell just short of the crossbar. Cromartie, camped out at the end line, leaped to catch the ball without stepping out of bounds and started his return.

He raced up the right sideline, got some good blocks and scored untouched to give the Chargers a 14-7 lead into the locker room. Vikings coach Brad Childress was so upset he chucked his headset off and was so flustered he started to leave the sideline before realizing there was still an extra point attempt.

The previous record for the longest play was 108 yards, also missed field goal returns, shared by Chicago teammates Devin Hester and Nathan Vasher and a kickoff return by New England's Ellis Hobbs.

Cromartie scored two touchdowns last week against the Houston Texans -- a fumble recovery in the end zone and a 70-yard interception return.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

Hey crackhead, this article was written before Hester's touchdown run. Put the crack pipe down, okay?

[roasthawg]

There was a Barry Sanders run where he broke about 8 tackles at the line and broke free for a TD. Payton and Emmitt had similar ones too.

exactly what i was thinking of before i even opened the thread...i think it was against the bears, i've never seen ANYTHING like it!!!

[curious]

Curious,

This is from this year dude

Put down the crackpipe, then check the date of the Bears Giants game, then look at the date on the article. Then go get your GED.

[katstale]

Earl Campbell had at least two touchdown runs where the defensive back had the angle on him. When the dude caught up to Earl--he just picked the chump up with his left arm and tossed him down like a little byatch. Never broke stride and when he scored--rolled the ball away like he had been there many times before. Probably only Jim Brown and Bo punished defenders in the way Earl did.

[Seattle Slew]

Jamal Lewis' TD run on Sunday against the Jets.

[Stumpage]

Have only seen the replays through the years, but Jim Marshall takes the cake for me (with an asterisk). Picked up a fumble and returned it 66 yards to paydirt. Spiked the ball in front of his bewildered teammates, only then realizing that he'd run the wrong way into his own endzone.

Safety for the opposing team.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THuoYKJUT_A

(Apologies....Not too advanced at posting links)

[jjgold]

Any of Bo's TDS

[Thremp]

Steve Young, but with the Burger King guy superimposed.

[Willie Bee]

Nov 20, 1978, The Astrodome, Houston, Texas...Monday Night Football crowd, coincidentally the first night they passed out the sissy-looking Columbia Blue pom-poms to every patron entering the door. With less than two minutes to go and the Oilers up 28-23, third and one from their own 19 yard line, everybody and their brother knew rookie Earl Campbell was going to get the ball...81 yards later Houston leads 35-23 which is a good thing because Bob Griese was also having a great night for the Dolphins and did managed to get Miami across the goal line for the 35-30 final. Without question, my favorite and the best pro football game I've ever attended.

[The Seer]

Put down the crackpipe, then check the date of the Bears Giants game, then look at the date on the article. Then go get your GED.

Then you look at the box score for that phantom Hester 109 yd return and put down your mushrooms. Some people can't admit to being wrong.

Article from the game:http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/recap?gid=20071202003

But the offense stalled in the second half. There were no sparks from Devin Hester, either.

As expected, the Giants did all they could to avoid Hester and limited him to just three punt returns and one kickoff return for a total of 35 yards. New York's defense tightened up in the second half, holding the Bears to 98 yards after allowing 214 through the first two quarters.

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[Doc JS]

Steve Young, but with the Burger King guy superimposed.

Yeah, Steve's TD run against Minnesota in the playoffs...helluva run.

[LMAOFISH]

Bo Jackson in Tecmo Super Bowl.

[Shark79]

LMAO ..... this has just screwed the purpose of this thread ... LMFAO

[Seattle Slew]

That was terrirfic footage.

How Jim Marhsal is not in the Hall of Fame is beyond me. Just the 250-something consecutive starts for a defensive lineman alone should do it. Plus, a great player.

Have only seen the replays through the years, but Jim Marshall takes the cake for me (with an asterisk). Picked up a fumble and returned it 66 yards to paydirt. Spiked the ball in front of his bewildered teammates, only then realizing that he'd run the wrong way into his own endzone.

Safety for the opposing team.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THuoYKJUT_A

(Apologies....Not too advanced at posting links)

[raiders72002]

Devin Hester against Duke.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=bF6S0-A2UHg

[The Seer]

Bo Jackson in Tecmo Super Bowl.

LMAO, that was insane! I remember playing that. SF's Montana to Rice was crazy too.

[raiders72002]

I still think Hester's return is in a class by itself.

[roasthawg]

Bo Jackson in Tecmo Super Bowl.

lol!!!!! that was the greatest run i've ever seen hands down!!!!!!!

[armyoflovers]

I dont know if anyone here remembers James Brooks' run for Cincy sometime in the mid 80's but that ****er ran over, through, and around about half the team and drug 10 guys in the endzone with him. Try to check it out, it was a helluva run.

[atakdog]

Barry Sanders, though I admit I haven't seen many of the others you guys have cited.